I put this dish on my menu this week with a link in my newsletter to a free recipe site and a warning that I NEVER follow a recipe.  Our version of this pie turned out so fantastic that I’m writing it down here so we can try it again :).  The variations include making our own taco seasoning blend, replacing expesive canned green chilies and fresh tomatoes with an aldi can of tomatoes and green chilies blend, and a cornbread style replacement for bisquick which is fat free!

Impossible Taco Pie:  Makes 2 pies

2 lbs ground beef (or turkey)

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp seasoning salt

2 tsp cumin

1 Tablespoon chili powder

1 can tomatoes with green chilies, drained (I used Aldi brand)

2 cups shredded cheese (I used cheddar jack from Costco)

3/4 cup unbleached flour

3/4 cup yellow corn meal

1 tsp salt

3 tsp baking powder

6 eggs

2 1/2 cups milk

Place hamburger in a large skillet and sprinkle with spices.  Brown and drain.  Place half of the hamburger mixture in the bottom of 2 greased deep dish pie pans.  Top hamburger in each pan with 1/2 the can of  tomatoes and green chilies and 1 cup of cheese.  In a mixing bowl, use a wire wisk to blend flour, cornmeal, salt and baking powder until well blended.  Whip in eggs and milk.  Pour half the mixture over each pie pan.  Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.  Makes 16 servings (or eat one, freeze one.) (or eat one, save one for tomorrow’s lunch.)